Lesson 1
What does the parable of The Prodigal Son represent
This parable represents someone who walks away because of selfish desires and only understands their mistake later.
Which sacrament is known as the “door” to all the other sacraments?
Baptism
Who gave Ezra permission, resources, and authority for his mission?
King Artaxerxes
How many bishops signed the Nicean Creed?
300
How do monks “keep our faith”?
They defend the faith and the doctrine
What happened as a result of Adam and Eve disobeying God’s command?
All people inherited sin and its consequences, and humanity became separated from God
What are the blessings the Holy Spirit grants us through baptism?
Salvation, Sonship, Members in the Body of Christ, and the way to Heaven
Why did the king trust Ezra to lead the people and govern well?
Ezra had great wisdom and faithfulness
How many other issues were discussed at the Council of Nicea and when did it end?
20; August 25th 325AD
What do monks pray for?
The peace of the world and peace of the Church
What did the Lord Jesus do to save and redeem us from the sin we inherited?
He came down from heaven, was incarnate, and became man; He took our human nature to bring us back to His embrace and to our original image
How many places is the Holy Chrism anointed on the baptized person’s body?
36, on the Senses, heart, back, and joints of the hands and feet
What major sin did the Israelites commit after they returned to their land?
They married foreign women who worshipped idols
Who were Pope Peters disciples that visited him in the prison?
Achillas and Alexander
What message did the angel of the Lord (a Cherub with wings) deliver the first time he appeared to St. Macarius?
God had granted him the mountain for himself, his children, and the monks who would follow.
In the parable of The Prodigal Son, the youngest son represents anyone who has left their Father ( _ ) and their Father’s house ( _ ), and fell into _, and when they realize their bad condition, they return to the Father and the Father accepts them _.
God; the Church; sin; joyfully
What blessing do we receive from the Sacrament of Myron?
Enlightenment
The Holy Spirit dwells in us
Sanctification and dedication to God
Why did Ezra invite the Levites to join him on the journey?
None of them had joined, and they were temple workers
(John 14:9)
“He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? (John 14:9)
What happened when the girl who committed sin blame St. Macarius for what she did?
Her family beat him and forced him to take care of the girl and the child. So she was not deliver for 4 days until she told her family the truth
(Luke 15:7)
“I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance” (Luke 15:7)
(1 John 3:24)
“Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us” (1 John 3:24)
(Ezra 8:23)
“So we fasted and entreated our God for this, and He answered our prayer.” (Ezra 8:23)
(John1:1)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John1:1)
(II Timothy 2:2)
“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (II Timothy 2:2)